Lady Gertrude Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Lady gertrude Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 52.045 N,5 1.42 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.867417
  • Longitude: -5.023667
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LADY GERTRUDE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 45.7 m
Tonnage 75
Tonnage Type net
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 13, 1877
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1877
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 29, 2009

Surveying Details

H4242/75 29.8.75 OUTLINE AND CENTRE SPINE OF WRECK STICKING UP THROUGH SAND IN ACHAVOULIN BAY, IN 555203N, 050121W [OGB]. LENGTH APPROX 200FT. LYING N/S. (HMS HECATE, AERIAL PHOT, INDEX 1114/171, DTD 22.3.75). INS AS HULK, PECKED OUTLINE, LYING N/S. BR STD. 30.10.75 SHOWN AS ST. NC 1906. H2579/76 30.3.78 THOUGHT TO HAVE COVERED BY SAND. (HMS HECLA, ROS DTD 12.11.77). NCA. 30.1.03 EUT POSN: 5552.045N, 0501.420W. NE 1906.

Circumstances of loss

ENGINE FAILED TO GO ASTERN WHEN APPROACHING TOWARD PIER AND VESSEL GROUNDED. BUILT 1872 WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT, 1 BOILER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GILLIES & CAMPBELL, WEMYSS BAY. (SIBI)

General Comments

THOUGHT TO HAVE COVERED BY SAND

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 52.045 N,5 1.42 W
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FAQ

Where is the LADY GERTRUDE wreck located?

The LADY GERTRUDE wreck is located at coordinates 55 52.045 N,5 1.42 W.

When did the LADY GERTRUDE sink?

The LADY GERTRUDE sank on Jan 13, 1877.

When was the wreck of the LADY GERTRUDE discovered?

The wreck of the LADY GERTRUDE was discovered in 1877.

What country did the LADY GERTRUDE belong to?

The LADY GERTRUDE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LADY GERTRUDE carrying?

The LADY GERTRUDE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LADY GERTRUDE?

The LADY GERTRUDE had a tonnage of 75 tons.

What type of wreck is the LADY GERTRUDE?

The LADY GERTRUDE is classified as a steam ship.

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